Stoneware vase signed Eugène Lion - school of Jean Carriès.

Stoneware vase signed Eugène Lion, school of Jean Carriès from St Amand en Puisaye. This piece features an elegant shape, slightly constricted at the centre and then flaring towards the neck, with a beautiful, understated, and balanced silhouette. The glazing combines brown, sandy beige, and bluish grey tones, animated by lovely drips that highlight the firing process and add depth to the material. A vase with a discreet yet refined presence, representative of the taste for artist stoneware with natural and nuanced effects. Eugène Lion is a major ceramist from St Amand en Puisaye, referenced in the book "Grès de Puisaye - from Jean Carriès to the present - Marks and signatures". His work is characterised by a search for formal sobriety, where the material, glazes, and firing effects play an essential role. His pieces are appealing for their authentic character, simplicity, and closeness to the aesthetics of the great stoneware artists of his time. Jean Carriès is a key figure in the revival of stoneware in France at the end of the 19th century. His work has profoundly influenced ceramics through its sculptural approach, taste for expressive materials, and powerful glazing effects. Dimensions: Height: 13 cm. Diameter: 7.5 cm. Perfect condition. Signed Lion under the base.